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Joseph William Jones, 36, of the 2000 block of Battle Row in Augusta, was charged with driving under the influence on Jan. 30, 2013, and was sentenced to two days in jail, 12 months’ probation and fined $2,100.

Heather Campbell Tew, 59, of the 3800 block of Boulder Creek Road in Martinez, was charged with driving under the influence on Dec. 14, 2012, and was sentenced to 12 months’ probation and fined $1,080.

The AARP driver safety course, a refresher for motorists age 50 and older, will be held 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, at Patriots Park, 5445 Columbia Road. Cost is $14 and registration is required by calling (706) 863-2865. AARP membership is not required.

• A Grovetown Middle School pupil went before the school system hearing officer on March 18 for possession, distribution and being under the influence of alcohol and was suspended for the remainder of this school year and ordered to attend the Columbia County Alternative School the first semester of next year.

• A Grovetown Middle School pupil went before the hearing officer on March 18 for possession and being under the influence of alcohol and was suspended for the remainder of this school year and ordered to attend the alternative school the first semester of next year.